---
title: "Nameless Gangster"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nameless-gangster-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 89501
imdb_id: "tt2082221"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 133
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 195
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Nameless Gangster (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nameless-gangster-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time is a 2012 South Korean film directed by Yoon Jong-bin. The story follows a corrupt customs official who, facing unemployment, discovers a haul of drugs and enters a partnership with a vicious gangster to seize power in Busan. It is a significant entry in the crime and drama genres, highlighting the golden age of bad guys during a war on crime.

The film maintains a gritty tone throughout its two-hour and thirteen-minute duration. It examines the internal conflicts and betrayals that arise when two individuals attempt to build a criminal empire together, ultimately focusing on the protagonist's desperate attempts to escape consequences by shifting blame onto his partner.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A corrupt customs official joins forces with a vicious gangster to dominate the Busan criminal underworld."

### Why Watch
- Features performances by Choi Min-sik and Ha Jung-woo.
- Explores the complex dynamics of a criminal partnership.
- Directed by Yoon Jong-bin as a feature length crime drama.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film has a runtime of two hours and thirteen minutes which may be long for some viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a crime thriller with a serious, gritty tone and a deliberate, feature-length pace.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-thriller, #south-korean-cinema, #gangster-saga, #period-drama, #power-struggle, #corruption-narrative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Fawesome | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Midnight Pulp | Tubi TV, AsianCrush | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yoon Jong-bin
- **Networks / Studios**: Palette Pictures, Showbox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Choi Min-sik** as *Choi Ik-hyun*
- **Ha Jung-woo** as *Choi Hyung-bae*
- **Kwak Do-won** as *Jo Beom-seok*
- **Don Lee** as *Hubby Kim Seo-bang*
- **Kim Sung-kyun** as *Park Chang-woo*
- **Kim Hye-eun** as *Night Club Manager*
- **Cho Jin-woong** as *Kim Pan-ho*
- **Kang Yeong-goo** as *MC*
- **Kim Young-sun** as *Ik-hyun's Wife*
- **Kwon Tae-won** as *Director Ho*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream this film?
Information regarding current streaming availability is accessible via the Watch Now button on the film's TMDB page.

### Q: Is this film worth watching?
The film features notable performances by Choi Min-sik and Ha Jung-woo and is directed by Yoon Jong-bin, making it a recognized title in South Korean cinema.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a total duration of two hours and thirteen minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a standalone feature film and does not contain episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Nameless Gangster — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89501)
- [Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nameless_Gangster:_Rules_of_the_Time)
- [Nameless Gangster (2012) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89501/cast)
- [Nameless Gangster: Rules of Time Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/3200-nameless-gangster/cast)
- [Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2082221/)
- [Nameless Gangster: Rules Of The Time (2012) Movie Review from Eye for Film](http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/nameless-gangster-rules-of-the-time-2012-film-review-by-owen-van-spall)

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